March weather forecast
Mound City, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Mound City, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

As Mound City transitions into March, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in February to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). In Mound City, the expected average low-temperature for March is a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Mound City, in March, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mound City, in March, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mound City, Illinois, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Mound City is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Mound City, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In Mound City, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mound City is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature during March is 56.8°F (13.8°C) and the low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout March, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mound City in March?

In Mound City, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Mound City, Illinois, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Mound City is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Mound City?

In Mound City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Mound City, IL

Average temperature in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Mound City, IL

Average pressure in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mound City, IL

Average wind speed in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Mound City, IL

Average humidity in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Mound City, IL

Average rainfall in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in March
Mound City, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mound City, IL

Average snowfall in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mound City, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mound City, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mound City, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Mound City, IL

Average UV index in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Mound City, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Mound City, IL

Average visibility in March - Mound City, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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